Foundation Programme
Strengthen the identity, presence and commercial confidence that making partner, MD or VP requires - in a way that feels true to you.
A 3-month programme that builds an unshakeable foundation - so you reach the top as your most natural leadership self.
Good Advice. But does it Work for You?
You know what it takes to make partner, MD, or VP. The question is how to do it in a way that actually fits who you are.
You've probably been on leadership programmes, had coaching, attended the women's network events. The advice is always the same: be more visible, build your network, develop your executive presence. And it's not wrong.
But the HOW - the approach you've been taught - follows a playbook that was never designed for women. One that asks you to perform confidence you don't feel, network in ways that feel transactional, and lead in a style that just isn't you. It's exhausting. And it doesn't stick.
That's why this programme is different. We don't just work on the outer skills - sponsors, visibility, commercial capability. We address the inner patterns that make those skills feel forced or unsustainable. Identity, presence, and confidence that's real - not performed.
That's what Foundation builds.
This is for you if:
You’re serious about making partner, MD or VP and you’re done with the doubt and second-guessing about what it takes
You want to know you’re addressing everything that matters - identity, presence, commercial capability, visibility - in one structure programme.
You’re ready to stop piecing together advice and finally have a comprehensive approach that leaves nothing to chance
You want to show up with confidence that’s real, not performed - and you’re willing to do the work to get there
You want to reach the top without selling your soul!
By the End of the 3-Month Foundation Programme, You Will Have:
Clarity
Whether partner, MD, or VP is what you genuinely want - and why
How these promotion decisions actually get made and what you'll be measured on
A true sense of your own worth - not tied to your last delivery or what others think of you
Clarity on what you uniquely bring to the role of partner, MD, or VP
The confidence to articulate that to sponsors and supporters in a way that feels natural not rehearsed
Commercial Capability
How to generate and claim revenue in your own right
A real understanding of what clients want from consulting firms - and how to position yourself as the answer
The ability to build client connections that make follow-on and new business natural, not forced
Visibility and Influence
A visibility strategy that fits who you are - not self-promotion
A clear map of the people who matter to your journey - and a plan to reach them
An approach to building genuine connections that serve everyone, not transactional networking
Stronger positioning with senior clients and internal sponsors
Presence
A strong sense of who you are, what really matters to you and how to bring more of that to your work
Executive presence under pressure - composure not performance
Sustainability
Boundaries and practices that protect your energy
Tools to regulate your nervous system before high-stakes moments
Clarity on the path ahead - and whether Ascent is right for you
A cohort of women on the same journey. Who get it.
How the 12 Weeks Unfold:
12 weekly group sessions, 90 minutes each: A mix of coaching, discussion and practical exercises designed to build the inner capacity and the outer capability you need
Monthy 1:1 coaching calls, 30 minutes each: Personal time for you to focus on your unique needs and challenges
Private community: for peer support between sessions
Access to tools library: practical techniques for high-stakes moments
Module 1: Clarity & Foundation (Weeks 1-3)
• Week 1: Your "Why" + Understanding the Promotion Process
• Week 2: Beliefs That Shape Your Reality + The Commercial Mindset Shift
• Week 3: What Kind of Leader Do You Want to Be? + Your Value Proposition
Module 2: Leadership & Visibility (Weeks 4-6)
• Week 4: Leading as a Woman + Strategic Visibility
• Week 5: Executive Presence Without Performing + Being Seen as Strategic
• Week 6: Voice & Being Heard + Building Your Network
Module 3: Commercial Foundations (Weeks 7-9)
• Week 7: The Patterns That Hold You Back + Building Your Own Revenue Stream
• Week 8: Selling Without "Selling" + Client Relationships
• Week 9: Real Confidence + Positioning Yourself Internally
Module 4: Sustainability & Integration (Weeks 10-12)
• Week 10: Nervous System Regulation + Work/Life Integration
• Week 11: Resilience & Boundaries + Your Path Forward
• Week 12: Integration & Next Steps
You’ll also learn:
The language-emotion-body cycle: my signature framework for understanding how beliefs shape your reality through voice, physical sensations, emotions and actions
The 10-minute daily practice that helps you rewire conditioned patterns and build new neural pathways
Somatic tools for recognising when old patterns are triggered - so you can choose differently in the moment
"I've worked with Kathy over the last few months and I can honestly say it's been transformational. My whole attitude to my performance, behaviour and approach has fundamentally changed. I'm able to recognise when I'm falling into superwoman mode. I have practical mechanisms for channelling the right energy. I'm gentler on myself, kinder to myself - and that's been very liberating. Through our sessions I learnt how to visualise where I want to be, to not be afraid of setting boundaries, and to have clear intentions."
— Katie, Senior Manager, AccenturePricing and Practicalities
Two Options:
Group
Cohort of 8-12 women on the same journey
12 weekly 90-minute group sessions
Monthly 30-minute 1:1 call
Private community access
Tools Library access
Investment: £2,500
1:1
Private Coaching, just you and me
12 weekly 60-minute 1:1 sessions
Full flexibility on scheduling and focus
Tools Library access
Investment: £3,500
Duration: 3 months for Group and 1:1 options
Commitment: Weekly sessions plus practice between calls
The curriculum outlined here is our starting framework - we'll adapt it to address what matters most to you and your cohort.
Ready to Build the Foundation?
Most programmes tell you what to do. This one helps you do it as yourself.